DevSecOps Engineer

Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA’s Business, National Airspace, and Technical Computing Services (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nation’s skies safe and connected. We’re looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the world’s most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.

 

At Peraton, you won’t just support the mission — you’ll define it.

 

Help shape the future of U.S. airspace safety and efficiency. We are seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The ideal candidate will support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) by embedding security, automation, and scalability into software development and system operations. In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines, security automation, and cloud-native solutions to ensure FAA systems are delivered with speed, resilience, and compliance. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain in-depth experience in federal contracting while supporting high-visibility aviation programs.

 

In this position, you will:

• Collaborate with developers, cybersecurity teams, and program stakeholders to build secure-by-design solutions that support FAA modernization initiatives.
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines with integrated security controls.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
• Integrate security scanning and compliance validation into development workflows.
• Collaborate with software engineers, architects, and cybersecurity specialists to ensure secure system design.
• Support migration and deployment in cloud and hybrid environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Implement containerization and orchestration solutions (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).
• Conduct vulnerability scanning, remediation automation, and patch management.
• Develop monitoring, logging, and alerting frameworks to ensure high availability and resilience.
• Document DevSecOps practices, standards, and procedures, ensuring compliance with FAA and federal requirements.
• Provide technical support and mentorship to development teams on DevSecOps practices.
• Integrate security tools and processes into DevOps pipelines.
• Implement automated testing for performance, security, and compliance.
• Support audit readiness and compliance reporting through automation.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk analysis for DevSecOps workflows.

 

Why This Role Matters

 

The FAA is the cornerstone of aviation safety and innovation. The DevSecOps Engineer ensures that software and infrastructure deployments are automated, secure, and resilient, reducing risk while accelerating mission delivery. By integrating security into every stage of development and operations, you will directly enhance the FAA’s ability to protect critical aviation systems and support millions of travelers.

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of experience or Masters degree and 10 years or or Associate’s degree and 14 years’ experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 16 years experience.  
• Strong proficiency with in DevOps, DevSecOps and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps, or CircleCI).
• Knowledge of scripting/programming languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Hands-on experience with IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
• Knowledge of federal security standards (NIST RMF, FedRAMP, Zero Trust).
• Familiarity with identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and key management services.
• Knowledge of logging and monitoring platforms (Splunk, ELK Stack, Prometheus, Grafana).
• Familiarity with API security and secure software development practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct FAA or NAS configuration management experience.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS), or Microsoft DevOps Solutions Expert.

• Experience supporting FAA, DOT, DHS, or DoD modernization programs.

• Familiarity with NextGen FAA systems and aviation-related modernization initiatives.

• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and associated security controls.

• Hands-on experience with serverless architectures and microservices security.

• Demonstrated success working in agile environments with cross-functional teams.
• Background in AI/ML-driven DevSecOps practices or intelligent automation for compliance.

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Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.